What are the court outcomes for § 18.2-91 in Virginia?

Based on 3,170 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-91 have an average dismissal rate of 57.9% and conviction rate of 40.8% across 122 Virginia jurisdictions.

How many cases involve § 18.2-91 in Virginia?

3,170 cases under § 18.2-91 were filed across 122 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. Visit VirginiaCourtFile.com for jurisdiction-specific data.

Burglary / Breaking & Entering — VA § 18.2-91 (2025)

Name: § 18.2-91 — Virginia Court Outcomes (2025)
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According to 3,170 public court records from 2025, § 18.2-91 cases across 122 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 57.9% and an average conviction rate of 40.8%.

About This Statute

Section 18.2-91 addresses entering a dwelling or structure with intent to commit a crime in Virginia. Statutory burglary (breaking and entering a dwelling at night) is a Class 3 felony carrying 5 to 20 years. Daytime breaking and entering is a Class 6 felony. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2025) shows:

3,170

Total Cases

57.9%

Avg Dismissal Rate

40.8%

Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate	Median Duration
Virginia Beach	155	39.2%	60.8%	4.8 months
Fairfax County	155	80.9%	19.1%	4.8 months
Norfolk	145	61.6%	38.4%	3.7 months
Richmond City	142	58.6%	41.4%	2.6 months
Newport News	128	77.1%	22.9%	4.5 months
Hampton	109	67.2%	32.8%	2.9 months
Prince William County	108	60.3%	39.7%	4.5 months
Chesterfield County	103	77.4%	22.6%	3.0 months
Henrico County	97	66.1%	33.9%	3.5 months
Roanoke City	90	56.6%	43.4%	1.4 months
Danville	72	59.1%	40.9%	2.8 months
Montgomery County	67	53.8%	46.2%	2.6 months
Chesapeake	63	62.5%	37.5%	3.7 months
Portsmouth	59	69.2%	30.8%	2.2 months
Lynchburg	56	53.1%	46.9%	3.4 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Based on 3,170 cases from 2025, charges under § 18.2-91 have an average dismissal rate of 57.9% and a conviction rate of 40.8% across 122 Virginia jurisdictions.

3,170 cases under § 18.2-91 were filed across 122 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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